MARION, Ind. - No. 9 Indiana Wesleyan Football returns to Wildcat Football Stadium this week to host Judson University, looking to push its record to 5-0 as the Wildcats continue one of the most explosive starts in program history.


THE ESSENTIALS

• #3 Indiana Wesleyan University vs Judson University
• Location: Marion, Ind. | Wildcat Football Stadium
• Kickoff: 12:00 PM
• Records: IWU: 4-0 | JU: 0-4
• NAIA Top-25: IWU - #3 | JU - Unranked

HOW TO FOLLOW

• Live Video: https://www.team1sports.com/indianawesleyan/
• Live Stats: iwuwildcats.com/sidearmstats/football/summary
• Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/iwu/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzc4MQ==
• Football A-Z: https://iwuwildcats.com/sports/2020/8/26/football-a-to-z.aspx
• Gameday Program: https://iwuwildcats.com/fbprogram

 
THE SERIES

• Indiana Wesleyan leads its all-time series with Judson University 1-0.
• The two programs have met just once, last season, when the Wildcats rolled to a 79-21 win at Judson's Millennium Field in Streamwood, Ill. on Sept. 13, 2025.
• Arjun Lothe threw for four touchdowns in that meeting, and Josh Clifton added a field goal and seven extra points as IWU built a 44-7 lead by halftime en route to the rout.

IWU TEAM STATS

• Indiana Wesleyan enters the week unbeaten and among the most productive offenses in the NAIA, averaging 627.5 yards and 55.75 points per game through four contests.
• The Wildcats have leaned on the ground game, piling up 364.5 rushing yards per game on 20 rushing touchdowns.
• Arjun Lothe and the passing attack have added 263.0 yards per game through the air.
• Defensively, IWU has been just as dominant, allowing only 13.5 points and 292.0 total yards per game.
• The Wildcats have forced nine takeaways, seven interceptions and two fumble recoveries, against six giveaways.

WILDCAT LEADERS | 2026 SEASON STATS

• Arjun Lothe leads the Wildcat offense under center, completing 57 of 93 passes (61.3 percent) for 924 yards with 7 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
• Ryan Whitwell has carried the ground game, rushing 90 times for 713 yards (7.9 yards per carry) and a team-high 10 rushing touchdowns. Ayden Ewing has added 173 yards and 3 scores on 32 carries.
• Blake Brumbaugh has been the Wildcats' most explosive target with 8 catches for 275 yards (34.4 yards per catch) and 3 touchdowns. Drew Dutton has hauled in 9 receptions for 216 yards and 2 scores, and has also handled kick return duties with 13 returns for 317 yards. Simon Vinson has added 6 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown.
• Josh Clifton has been reliable in the kicking game, going 4 of 7 on field goals and 27 of 28 on extra points.
• Defensively, AJ Schafer paces the team with 31 total tackles. Terry Sylvester has racked up 27 tackles and forced two fumbles. Leo Morrow has been a playmaker in the secondary with 16 tackles, 2 interceptions and 3 pass breakups.

JU TEAM STATS

• Judson University is off to an 0-4 start, averaging 145.5 total yards and 10.25 points per game.
• The Eagles have struggled to move the ball consistently, managing 64.75 rushing yards and 80.75 passing yards per game.
• Judson has turned the ball over nine times through the air alone, with 8 interceptions thrown.
• The Eagles' defense has been under siege as well, allowing 522.0 total yards and 67.75 points per game.

 
EAGLES LEADERS | 2026 SEASON STATS

• Peter Anderson has handled the bulk of the quarterback duties for Judson University, completing 36 of 83 passes (43.4 percent) for 306 yards with a touchdown and 4 interceptions.
• Harrison Hannah leads the Eagles' ground game with 41 carries for 100 yards, and has also been a factor as a receiver with 9 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown. Jace Velasquez has added 82 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 carries.
• Ty'lil Terrell is Judson's top target with 12 receptions for 138 yards, and has also been dangerous on special teams, returning 9 kicks for 223 yards and a touchdown.
• Oscar Ortiz has gone 1 of 2 on field goal attempts for the Eagles.
• Defensively, Jaylan Trice and Rehoboth Odunyemi each lead the team with 14 total tackles, with Odunyemi adding a fumble recovery. Dontrell Reed has picked off a pass.

UP NEXT

• The Wildcats will travel to No. 11 Marian University on Oct. 10 for a ranked matchup next weekend.
• Kickoff is scheduled for 1:05PM Eastern
• Live video and stats will be available on IWUWildcats.com.

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